Cool as Hell

(That woman was... a peak Nine-star Dou Zun?!)

Qiu Di clutched his blood-soaked severed arm and stared at Gu Qinghan in shock. She clearly looked only a few years older than Gu Yao, yet she had already reached a realm that many renowned experts of the Central Continent could never attain in their entire lives.

Just what kind of monsters were in that mysterious clan of theirs?

Gu Qinghan fully sheathed her longsword, completely ignoring Qiu Di as she glanced sideways at Gu Yao.

"Commander Gu Yao, during a mission, address me as Grand Commander."

"Ah, sorry, Grand Commander." Gu Yao looked somewhat embarrassed, then asked in confusion, "Grand Commander, did you also encounter the Soul Hall just now?"

"Yes, but those people already fled." As she spoke, Gu Qinghan turned her gaze toward Starfall Pavilion, her brows knitting slightly. "How is Starfall Pavilion doing?"

"Ah! Damn it!"

Only after hearing Gu Qinghan's question did Gu Yao snap out of his earlier joy. Panic filled his face as he pointed at Qiu Di and shouted sternly.

"Grand Commander! This man said the Soul Hall has also invaded Starfall Pavilion! And the invaders over there seem much stronger than the ones here!"

As soon as Gu Yao's words fell, Gu Qinghan's expression turned colder. Without hesitation, she gave an order.

"Commander Gu Yao, immediately lead the Black Seal Army into Starfall Pavilion. Even at the cost of your lives, protect the Young Lady!"

"Huh?" Gu Yao was stunned, difficulty showing on his face. "But what about here..."

"Do not hesitate. He and I will handle this. We will head over as soon as possible afterward."

Gu Qinghan answered this way, while confusion filled Gu Yao's eyes.

Him? Who was he?

Meanwhile, Qiu Di, who had been completely ignored by Gu Qinghan